Posted by bloke on February 25, 2004 at 09:51:50:
In Reply to: Arban Tuba Book posted by Josh on February 25, 2004 at 09:15:47:
I believe there to be great benefit from studying the Arban method straight from the trumpet book:
- trumpet book is easily obtainable and less edited
- treble clef reading skills with various transpositions strengthened
- can adjust the exercises to "lay" on tubas built in various keys
- The Arban book is not challenging to "read" anyway. Reading skills are not the point of Arban. The point is finger patterns, technique, tone, and flexibility. I don't believe that reading this book (in some edited "tuba" form) offers any paricular benefit nor convenience.
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Yeah, though I'm posting this I apologize for interjecting my opinions here. They were not solicited.